William J. Hallett

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      William J. Hallett

      Buffalo, New York
      3 years of experience

      Biography

      William J. Hallett, Esq. is a litigator focusing his practice on matters involving civil litigation, including motor vehicle accident cases, dog bite cases, premises liability cases, labor law, and insurance matters. Mr. Hallett also has resolved numerous cases through alternative dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation and arbitration.

      In addition to advocating for his clients, Mr. Hallett has presented a course on childhood sexual abuse to other attorneys through the Erie County Bar Association. He is a frequent guest lecturer at the University of Buffalo School of Law and Monroe Community College on litigation topics. Mr. Hallett also has peer-edited a textbook for legal professionals, A Paralegal’s Guide to New York State Civil Procedure (Carosa, 2021).

      Mr. Hallett graduated from the University at Buffalo School of Law and Rochester Institute of Technology, where he received a degree in political science and journalism. Mr. Hallett is a member of the Inns of Court, Western New York Trial Lawyers Association, Erie County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He has been appointed as a court evaluator for adult guardianship cases in Erie County.

      Mr. Hallett is admitted to practice in all state courts of New York and New Jersey, the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

      Practice Areas

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Products Liability

      Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects

      Insurance Claims

      Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

      Employment Law

      Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Credit Cards Accepted
      • Contingent Fees

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      New Jersey, New Jersey Courts, Since 2022
      New York, New York State Office of Court Administration, Since 2020
      2nd Circuit, Since 2020
      United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York, Since 2020
      United States Court of Federal Claims, Since 2021
      United States District Court, Western District of New York, Since 2020

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written

      Professional Experience

      Attorney | Law Clerk Law Office of J. Michael Hayes

      Year: 2017 - 2021

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      Attorney The Coppola Firm

      Year: 2021 - 2022

      Description:

      Attorney Law Office of J. Michael Hayes

      Year: 2022 - Current

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      Professional Associations

      State Bar of New York Member (Current)

      Publications

      A Paralegal's Guide to New York State Civil Procedure William J. Gerken, Esq. (Editor) (2021)

      New technology, New legal concerns Buffalo Law Journal (2018)

      Awards

      • Mediation & Negotiation

        International Bar Association 2018.0

      Education

      • SUNY Buffalo Law School J.D.

        Year: 2019

      Speaking Engagements

      Guest Lecturer, Civil Procedure, 2021, Monroe Community College

      Law Office of J Michael Hayes

      Address:

      Buffalo

      69 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1111, Buffalo, NY 14202

      phone no.
      schedule

      Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

      Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

      Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

      Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

      Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

      Saturday: Closed

      Sunday: Closed

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